Comparing: M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo vs. VK 30.01 (D) vs. VK 30.02 (M)

The heavy-armored assault variant of the M4A3(75)W. The vehicle featured additional 38-mm armor plates, enhanced transmission compartment hatch, and a new turret with enhanced armor that was developed on the basis of the T23 turret.

In the winter of 1941–1942 the WaPrüf 6 issued technical requirements for a new 30-ton tank. The orders for development were placed with MAN and Daimler-Benz. The prototypes were to be ready by May 1942. However, on May 13th, 1942 only comparative characteristics of the projects were submitted. The MAN's project was preferred, and the Daimler-Benz's project was canceled.

A medium tank, developed by the MAN company and designed as a 30-ton tank. Simultaneously, the Daimler-Benz company developed a competing project. On May 13, 1942, the two projects were submitted to the Ministry of Armaments and War Production. The MAN design was preferred, and the tank eventually entered service as the Pz.Kpfw. V Panther.